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New England at a Glance
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New England is the historic northeastern corner of the US - colonial towns, rocky coastline, covered bridges, world-famous fall foliage and the buzz of Boston.

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Massachusetts

Boston’s history, Cape Cod beaches and the Berkshires - the hub of New England.

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Maine

A rugged lighthouse coast, lobster shacks and vast northern woods.

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New Hampshire

The White Mountains, blazing fall foliage and tax-free charm.

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Vermont

Green mountains, ski resorts, maple syrup and covered bridges.

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Rhode Island

The tiny Ocean State - Newport mansions and sheltered sailing bays.

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Connecticut

Coastal towns, Yale and colonial villages between Boston and New York.

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New England packs colonial history, coastline and mountains into a compact, drivable corner of the country.

Why go / don’t miss: the history and colleges of Boston, the beaches of Cape Cod, the rugged coast of Acadia National Park, the villages and ski hills of Vermont and the White Mountains, and the mansions of Newport.

Areas: Boston (the hub); coastal Maine and Acadia; the Vermont/New Hampshire mountains; and Cape Cod & the islands.

Getting around: fly into Boston; a car is essential for the coast and mountains.

When to go: Sep-Oct for legendary fall foliage; summer for the coast; winter for skiing.

Where to stay: Boston as a base, plus a coastal inn or a mountain town.

Dining: lobster rolls, clam chowder, maple syrup and farm-to-table cooking.

Local tips: the leaf-peeping season is short and busy - book foliage trips well ahead.

New England’s autumn foliage is so famous it draws millions of ‘leaf peepers’ each fall, when the region’s maples turn brilliant red and orange.